Need a summer job? Better start looking

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30% (151)

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70% (352)

Memo to students: Don't procrastinate. When it comes to school, or landing a summer job.

A recent study by hourly employment agency Snagajob found that more hiring managers intend to fill the positions quickly this year.

Nearly a quarter of the 1,000 hiring managers Snagajob surveyed said they expected to hire all of their seasonal workers by the end of March. Another 23 percent said they planned to have it done by the end of this month. By the end of May, 79 percent of the jobs are expected to be filled.

If the survey is any indication, San Diego prospective summer employees should get their applications in at some of the larger seasonal employers: SeaWorld, Legoland, The Del Mar Fairgrounds, and The San Diego Zoo (Escondido's Safari Park has already done most of its hiring, but will have some opportunities).

Legoland has already hired more than 300 employees but plans to post 400 more summer positions by the end of April, hiring in May.

The fairgrounds is doing most of its hiring for the annual San Diego County Fair in April and May.

SeaWorld is now in its hiring push for the summer.

The Zoo will post about 210 job openings over the next few weeks for the summer. The Safari Park, however, filled most of its summer positions through its spring break hiring, but will announce some openings in food and merchandise later this month.

Survey results were anonymous so it's unknown whether the four participated, a Snagajob spokeswoman said.

Here's the breakdown of what's going on at the amusement parks:

What time does the 12 o'clock Shamu show start? Just asking. (SeaWorld)

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What time does the 12 o'clock Shamu show start? Just asking. (SeaWorld)

The Legoland Water Park in Carlsbad opens May 28 and will feature water slides, a toddlers-only play area, beach wading areas, cabanas and Lego figurines like this one that squirt water.
— Eduardo Contreras / UNION-TRIBUNE

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The Legoland Water Park in Carlsbad opens May 28 and will feature water slides, a toddlers-only play area, beach wading areas, cabanas and Lego figurines like this one that squirt water.
— Eduardo Contreras / UNION-TRIBUNE